Valente Gallery, Finale Ligure, Italy 
Private Collection, Milan
Acquired from the above by the present owner

This work is in good condition overall. The colors are vibrant, and the media layer is stable. Areas of frame abrasion are present along the extreme upper right edge, the extreme center left edge, and the extreme upper center edge, measuring no more than three inches in length. Minor isolated spots of pigment loss measuring less than ¼ inch in diameter are present in the body of the figure in the lower left quadrant, at the upper and lower right edges, and in the plume of the bird in the central quadrant.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
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